Difference between revisions of "Field Software"

From Jimenez Group Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Jayne switching valves)
(Jimenez Group Downloadable Field Instrument Software)
Line 83: Line 83:
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/GrimmOPC.zip Gimm OPC Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/GrimmOPC.zip Gimm OPC Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/LabJack.zip LabJack Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/LabJack.zip LabJack Software]
 +
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/ImageExport.zip Image Export]
 +
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Master.zip Master]
 +
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/misc_vi.zip Miscellaneous VI's]
 +
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/O3.zip O3]
 +
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/PAMlights.zip PAM Lights]
 +
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TD_Ramper.zip TD Ramper]
 +
  
 
Programs that use NI USB DAC devices may need the mx task updating to match the device connected to the logging PC. See instructions at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9117075591E54E868625745D0053DCCA
 
Programs that use NI USB DAC devices may need the mx task updating to match the device connected to the logging PC. See instructions at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9117075591E54E868625745D0053DCCA

Revision as of 15:30, 28 April 2010

Jimenez Group Field Instruments Setup

TSI 3010 CPC

(When NOT operated as part of an SMPS system)

  • What you get for your 2600USD during service.
  • Manual
  • Power: 120 or 240 VAC 50/60Hz, interchangeable using pull-out fuse block on rear. Standard IEC cable.
  • Communications: 9600/7/E/1, 9-pin Dsub.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

TSI 3786 CPC

(When NOT operated as part of an SMPS system)

  • Manual
  • Power: 100-230VAC 50/60Hz. Standard IEC cable.
  • Communications: 115,200/8/N/1, 9-pin Dsub.
  • Software: use JG LabVIEW logger.

TSI 4100 Flowmeters

  • FILTER UPSTREAM!
  • Manual
  • Serial comms manual
  • Power: 7.5 +/- 1.5 VDC. Can also be supplied through comms cable, see TSI manual.
  • Communications: 38400/8/N/1, mini-DIN connector to 9-pin D-sub.
      • Picture showing mini-DIN connector and corresponding pin#s on the 9-pin Dsub serial port.
      • Picture showing colours of the TSI cable and their corresponding serial pinouts.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

Grimm 1.109 Optical Particle Counter

  • Grimm likes to call it a "spectrometer".
  • dp channels are 0.25 / 0.28 / 0.3 / 0.35 / 0.4 / 0.45 / 0.5 / 0.58 / 0.65 / 0.7 / 0.8 / 1 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4 / 5 / 6.5 / 7.5 / 8.5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 17.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 32 µm.
  • Home page
  • Intercomparison reference example
  • Power: 18 VDC.
  • Communications: 9600/8/N/1, 9-pin Dsub via NULL MODEM CABLE.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

TSI 8520 DustTrak

  • Manual
  • Serial comms manual
  • Power: 6 VDC, 300 mA.
  • Communications: 1200/8/N/1, ethernet-style RJ-45 plug to 9-pin Dsub serial cable (TSI p/n 800563).
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

Yellow switching valves

  • Power: 120 VAC 60Hz via US-standard plug.
  • Communications: 9600/8/N/1, via on-board PIC
    • Xnnnnnnnnnnnn<EOL> switches the 12 channels on the ciruit board, where n = 0 or 1 correspondingly.
    • Sending power to the RED cable switches the valve in one direction, sending power to BLUE in the other. Powering BOTH simultaneously results in continuous rotation of the actuator.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

Jayne switching valves

  • Power: 5 VDC via servo board.
  • Communications: 9600/8/N/1, via modem cable.
    • Sending 3-byte array of <255><Servo#><Valve Position> switches each servo in turn.
    • Servo# is 1->8 and is the INVERSE OF WHAT IS PRINTED ON THE BOARD
    • Valve position is 0->254
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
  • Picture of a complete valve&servo setup.
  • Part numbers and description:
    • Servos and parts from http://www.servocity.com, some also available at http://www.towerhobbies.com
      • 8-servo controller, part#SC8460 Picture. A single one of these controls all the valves.
      • PC programmer for Hi-Tec servos HPP-21, part#44440 Picture. This is used to setup rotation range, speed etc.
      • HS-985MG Servo Product # 32985S00 - make sure the 180-degree version. Picture.
      • 3/8" Bore Clamping Hub Product # 3172CH
      • 28 Tooth, 32 Pitch Servo Gear (Hitec) Product # RSA32-2HS-28
      • 54 Tooth, 32 Pitch Hub Gear (1/8" Face) Product # RHA32-26-5
    • Parts for valve body from http://www.swagelok.com:
      • SS-8P6T4, valve body
      • SS-P6T-K4, nupro hub that needs to be machined.
    • Parts from the electronics shop or http://www.allied.com
      • Crydom solid state relay DC60S3 Picture. This is a clunky, but cheap, solution.

Jimenez Group Downloadable Field Instrument Software

This software can also be accessed via ftp client it is stored on the jimenez group server space under 'field_software'


Programs that use NI USB DAC devices may need the mx task updating to match the device connected to the logging PC. See instructions at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9117075591E54E868625745D0053DCCA

You may also need to port the tasks over to a new logging computer, which is explained at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/42A2D212796B3DC2862571FF0061B402

Jimenez Group Logging Computer Setup Protocol

This list of settings&software was edited by MJC on 23rd April 2010 (St. George's Day!).


  • Things to get rid of
    • Language bar
    • Desktop picture
    • Junk in start menu list
    • disable balloon tips
  • Settings to change
    • Windows update: Notify but don't download
    • Power: everything "always on"
    • Power: NO action on closing lid
    • Regional Settings: Short date format to YYYY/MM/DD, time to 24hr HH:MM
  • Logging software to load onto HDD
    • LabVIEW:
      • CPC
      • DustTrak v4
      • Flowmeter v2
      • Grimm v3
      • Valve switching software v1
      • LabJack digital I/O
      • Ozone Monitor Logging
      • Jayne Valve switching software v1